FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Uncle Rico]

Indeed, it looks like Trine is on track to steamroll to the MIAA title this year, and...probably will.  However, having been around the MIAA for a long time, I would just metion that several times in past years when that has appeared to be the case for some other teams, it is not a "given".  The MIAA has been a very unpredictable league when it comes down to the league games, including when Albion was on their roll for that decade in the '90's.  At times, when it came down toward the end, sometimes someone either gets upset or, at the very least, just gets by with a win, when in all liklihood, they should have blasted the other team.

I am not suggesting at all that Trine will take their situation for granted and get over-confident.  Not having seen them play yet and obviously only going on what has been posted here on our board, my own opinion at this time is that, again, they'll probably roll on to the title - at least for now, nothing would suggest otherwise.  Yet, I also think that they might just end up having a tough time with one of the MIAA teams upcoming in the league race.  You never know, but certainly that remains to be seen.

Every year there have been some close games for Trine that but for a play or two could possibly have caused the outcome to change.  As you point out, former d3db, I don't think they should take the conference lightly.

[formerd3db]

Thanks for the info sac re: KWU and nice job on that.  As I mentioned, they weren't a great team, yet despite their records of recent as you've noted, they weren't totally inept either.  It appears they are improving and as we've discussed, I think Alma may have a challenge especially since it is down there in KY at KWU's home field.

Uncle Rico:  yes, there is always a game like that which causes a "little heartburn"!   Anyway, I am looking forward to when we (Hope) play you guys this year.  It would be great to finally meet you and some of your Trine colleagues.  Good luck this week.

[Raider 68]

After the first few weeks on the season, we know Trine is the conference leader thus far. Who will be competiting for the number two slot? Before the season I would have said Adrian, but now I am not so sure!

[sflzman]

I have been thinking Albion all the way. Clinton Orr is a beast. Before the season I was thinking the most intriguing battle would be Adrian/Alma/Hope for 3rd....but with Alma's QB situation they've definately dropped off of that list.

[formerd3db]

sflzman:

So what is the latest on Alma's QB situation?  Has Leister definitely been ruled ineligable for the season due to academic credit transfer issues?  I haven't had the chance to check with my "inside" Alma sources at that college.  Anyway, IMO, Alma will still be a dangerous team for anyone in the conference - could be the spoiler.  They've done that in recent years.  For sure, it will be interesting to see how they respond.

[sflzman]

sflzman:

So what is the latest on Alma's QB situation?  Has Liester definitely been ruled ineligable for the season due to academic credit transfer issues?  I haven't had the chance to check with my "inside" Alma sources at that college.  Anyway, IMO, Alma will still be a dangerous team for anyone in the conference - could be the spoiler.  They've done that in recent years.  For sure, it will be interesting to see how they respond.

"Officially" it is still open to NCAA rule.

"Unofficially" Leister will be ineligable for the season. If the NCAA has not made an official ruling yet than I doubt one will be made later. At this point we can consider it Ross Richard or bust...

[Raider 68]

Good luck to Albion, they will need more than that at UW-Stevens Point!

[section7]

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x1916544674/Hope-football-player-Eddie-Thornton-driven-by-memories-of-parents

[formerd3db]

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x1916544674/Hope-football-player-Eddie-Thornton-driven-by-memories-of-parents

section7:
Thanks for posting/sharing this article with us.  I'm sure everyone will agree that it puts things in perspective, especially at the DIII level.  It also, IMO, shows what kind of coach Kreps is, his value to the College, its football program and to the student-athletes and their families, more than any W-L will ever do.   What could possibly be more important?

[Raider 68]

Formerd3db,

Will Hope win this weekend???

[formerd3db]

Raider68:

I will "go out on a limb" and say yes.  Indeed, I do hope so (no pun intended).  However, as I've mentioned to other people this week, I have this slight apprehension (that I'm trying to bury out of my thought process) that we might end up losing another one.  From the way we have been playing, it wouldn't surprise me, yet it obviously would be most disappointing.

Anyway, I know I don't have to ask the same question about your Mount team tomorrow!

BTW, from the current weather reports, most of the Midwest region is supposed to have decent weather for tomorrow's games.  Perhaps a little windy, but a nice partly cloudy fall day.  Let's hope that prediction holds.
I wish all of our colleagues on here a safe drive tomorrow as you travel to the games and an enjoyable weekend.  Best of luck to your teams. 

[Raider 68]

Formerd3db,

I have "hope" that your alma mater will win this week and I picked them. Mount will win big, but HScoach's plus 49.5 pts is alot. Not sure if K-zoo wins away at Benedictine though.

Great fall weekend weather, good luck to the MIAA teams.  Albion could have a long day however!

[Uncle Rico]

I am not saying Albion will win, but I don't think it will be a blowout - closer than some are expecting.  They gave Wheaton a fairly close game and Wheaton is ranked higher than UWSP.

[sflzman]

Wow, Alma's holding there own in the first against D-2 Kentucky Wesleyan. Alma really should be up 17-7, at least 17-14. You can see where KWC's size is coming into play, a PAT deflected (and bounced around the uprights, and in) and a FG blocked and returned for a TD.

[Pat Coleman]

I don't believe Kentucky Wesleyan gives scholarships in football.